I have a couple of bonus surprises for you today!

You get to open 3 doors of the Sapphic Book Advent Calendar because I have refilled two with new book surprises, among them a free ebook!

Head over to my website and open doors number 5, 8, and 12!

jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book-a…

#sapphicbooks #romancenovels #queerbooks #lgbtq

#Dame #JudiDench turns 90: #Acting #icon has only ever been #clubbing once – and it was to see #Cher at a famous #LGBTQ+ #venue.

The #English #actress, known for a cavalcade of #roles, including across the #JamesBond series, turns 90 years young on Monday (9 December).

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Entertainment #Movies #Allies #Representation #Culture

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Judi Dench turns 90: Acting icon has only ever been clubbing once – at a famous queer bar

As Judi Dench turns 90, here's a reminder that the only time she went clubbing was at a famous London queer bar.

^{Amelia Hansford (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)}

This week’s Sapphic Book Bingo features sapphic holiday romance novels!

Check out the 15 recommended books on my blog: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-holida…

#readingchallenge #sapphicbooks #lgbtq

Are you ready to open door number 5 of the Sapphic Book Advent Calendar?

It contains another bookish surprise for everyone.

Open the door on my website: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book-a…

#sapphicbooks #lesbianbooks #sapphicromance #lgbtqbooks #lgbtq

What to expect in tomorrow's landmark gender-affirming care U.S. Supreme Court case advocate.com/news/preview-skrm…

"All major medical associations support gender-affirming care as proven, effective, and necessary medical care."

Oral arguments before #SCOTUS tomorrow morning

#law #lawfedi #fediLaw #LGBTQ #equality

What to expect in the gender-affirming care SCOTUS case

The case U.S. v. Skrmetti is about the Equal Protection clause of the U.S. Constitution. The decision will shape gender-affirming care in America.

^{Christopher Wiggins (Advocate.com)}

No one is going to drag us back to pseudo-moral uniformity, frightened silence, stigmatizing hate and cultural monotony.
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#LGBTQ #LGBTQNotGoingBack #QueerHistory #USPolitics #GayRights #GayMarriage

LGBTQ+ People Are Not Going Back: a 46th-anniversary message to politicians

As the world waits like a Yezidi woman stopped at an ISIS roadblock to see what Donald Trump is going to do when he gets into office, Dec. 1 has come around. A significant day — my anniversary. This…

^{Richard Summerbell (Prism & Pen)}

My new short story collection Happily Ever After 2: Once More with Feeling is now available everywhere as an ebook & paperback.

It contains 8 of my newest short stories.

Get your copy on Amazon, Apple, Ylva, and all other online bookstores:
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#sapphicbooks #romance #queerbooks #lgbtq

Door 2 of the Sapphic Book Advent Calendar is now ready for you to open it!

Head over to my website and check out the bookish goodie: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book-a…

#sapphicbooks #lgbtq #queerbooks

#China censors #Arcane Season 2 and completely ruins Cait & Vi’s #ending

Source: dexerto.com/tv-movies/arcane-s…

The Chinese #government has long banned the depiction of #LGBTQ+ relationships in movies and TV shows in restrictions that are part of broader media censorship policies enforced by regulatory bodies within the country.

The #game of the #series comes from China, so the world is allowed to see romance but not China 🤔

#love #romance #entertainment #censorship #freedom #politics #Problem #story #fail

China censors Arcane Season 2 and completely ruins Cait & Vi’s ending

The ending of Arcane Season 2 was a happy moment for Caitlyn and Vi, unless you were streaming the League of Legends series in China.

^{Daisy Phillipson (Dexerto)}

The long-awaited Sapphic Book Advent Calendar has started!

You can now open the first door on my website: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book-a…

A big thank-you to the 90 fellow authors who are participating and donating free books, books for giveaways, or putting their books on sale! ❤

#sapphicbooks #bookadventcalendar #lgbtqbooks #queerbooks #lgbtq #lgbtqia

Endlich ist es so weit: Der lesbische Buch-Adventskalender startet heute!

Das erste Türchen kann jetzt auf meiner Webseite geöffnet werden:
jae-fiction.de/lesbischer-buch…

#lesbischeromane #queereromane #lgbtq #lesbischebücher #queerebücher

Just 4 more days until the Sapphic Book Advent Calendar starts, and I can't wait to share the first goodies with you!

Sign up for the reminder emails so you won't miss any of the free books, giveaways, and books on sale: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book-a…

#sapphicbooks #queerbooks #lgbtqbooks #lesbianbooks #wlwbooks #lgbtq

It is my 30th anniversary working at #SUNYOnline & extraordinary to present with my child at a #OLCAccelerate!

Goodie bags from our sessions:
Queer & Trans Resources: bit.ly/qtresources
olc.secure-platform.com/accele…

#OSCQR -informed online course templates:
bit.ly/OSCQRtemplatesAccelerat…
olc.secure-platform.com/accele…

#COIL +OSCQR virtual exchange quality standards: bit.ly/COILOSCQRaccelerate2024
olc.secure-platform.com/accele…

#OnlineLearning
#DEI
#edutoot
#VirtualExchange
#lgbtq

Rezu fūzoku, which roughly translates to “lesbian sexual entertainment,” refers to Japanese agencies where female sex workers provide services to female clients.

This practice is entirely legal in Japan. Prostitution in the country is not seen as shameful; instead, it can also be regarded as a form of self-care. buff.ly/3Zh0WFh (By Marta Fanasca, Università di Bologna) #health #selfcare #lgbtq

‘For the very first time I really enjoyed sex!’ − how lesbian escort agencies became a form of self-care in Japan

Since many Japanese women still find it difficult to explore and discuss their sexual desires with their partners, the services have become popular among all women, not just lesbians.

^{The Conversation}

Draw the Line Against #Transphobic Violence
Date: November 21, 2024 | 4:30pm ET to 6:00pm ET

Draw the Line Against Transphobic Violence will help participants recognize harmful dynamics, and build skills for fostering cultures of consent, gender inclusion, and healthier relationships. This session is designed for #students, #teachers / #educators, administrators, and staff in both secondary and post-secondary #schools.

pardot.egale.ca/e/1050202/ster…

#LGBTQ #GenderInclusion #TransSafety #Educational #OnlineWorkshop

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Draw the Line Against Transphobic Violence (21 Nov 2024). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Draw the Line Against Transphobic Violence is a free, 90-minute, instructor-led webinar that will help participants recognize harmful dynamics, and build skills for fostering cultures of consent, gender inclusion, and healthier relationships overall.

^Zoom

Today is the Trans Day of Remembrance, which began in 1999 to mourn transgender people murdered globally in the previous year, particularly Black trans women.

#TDOR Thread:

(The prayer is in alt text on image).

#lgbtq #TransRightAreHumanRights

In this climate it’s easy to forget that gender dysphoria’s real, a tiny share of the population experiences it, most of those who do are miserable and transitioning tends to let them lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

And “small government conservatives” weaponize the government to relentlessly bully them.
#fascism #trans #lgbtq

nbcnews.com/politics/congress/…

Rep. Nancy Mace says her anti-trans bathroom bill 'absolutely' targets Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

WASHINGTON — Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S

^{Syedah Asghar (NBC News)}

If you’ve been wondering how to best support authors of LGBTQ+ books during these tough times:

I posted 15 suggestions for ways to help (and 5 things that might be even harmful) over on my website: jae-fiction.com/how-to-support…

#LGBTQ #LGBTQbooks #queerbooks #lesbianbooks #sapphicbooks #queerauthors #LGBTQauthors

I'm happy to announce there'll be a Sapphic Book Advent Calendar in December!

90 authors will make your holiday season a little merrier & a lot more sapphic with free books, books on sale & giveaways!

Check out the page & sign up for email reminders: jae-fiction.com/sapphic-book-a…

#sapphicbooks #lgbtq #queerbooks #lesbianbooks #lgbtqbooks

For those looking to aid in the fight for gender-affirming care nationwide, the American Civil Liberties Union has offered one simple way to show your support: sign their “Defend Trans Freedom” petition.

them.us/story/sign-aclu-petiti…

#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Sign the ACLU's “Defend Trans Freedom” Petition Ahead of the SCOTUS Case on Trans Healthcare

The ACLU will display the names of signatories at the steps of the Supreme Court.

^{Mathew Rodriguez (Them.)}